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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • September 27, 2019
Vantage point: Developer sees big opportunity in boutique property

Fred Bullard, CEO of the Bullard Group, a Clearwater-based property development and management company, has named a Marriott Tribute Portfolio hotel in honor of his wife, Karol.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 22, 2016
Two lawmakers' post-mortems on the Legislature

They say House members are all about power and climbing to the next level and that state government is not as bad as people think.

  • Opinion
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 28, 2016
Two lawmakers' post-mortems on the Legislature

They say House members are all about power and climbing to the next level and that state government is not as bad as people think.

  • Opinion
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • December 28, 2022
Tesla facility under construction boasts a smooth ride

The facility in Lealman was built on a quick timeline of seven months.

  • Technology
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 10, 2006
Thomson: Tourism Tax Can Cut Two Ways

The tourism tax can help the industry, but also can be dangerous to some tourism businesses.

  • Opinion
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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • September 24, 2010
Penny For Your Routes

Land use lawyer David Singer heads the campaign to add another cent to Hillsborough County's sales tax for mass transit. As he sees it, it's a matter of paying now or incurring steeper costs later.

  • Florida
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • January 6, 2022
Metro Development Group

Prominent developer expects another strong year, but significant threats could slow growth.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • August 25, 2017
Find the Value

Patricia Staebler, with sales on a roll and a six-week backlog of work, is on the verge of a major business tipping point.

  • Strategies
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  • By Ted Carter |
  • September 15, 2017
Stay Awhile

Cape Coral's comeback from the recession continues to present opportunities for entrepreneurs.

  • Travel-Tourism
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 20, 2016
Mini marvel

For something so small, Alexey Gusev and his team of chemists at US Nano have big plans.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2015
Corporate report

Builders Exchange recognizes Stephen Sutter with Lifetime Achievement Award; Naples property appraiser named Appraisal Institute chapter president; Hann Powerboats sells two boats to Air Force; Kinderhook Industries' fund buys Clearwater's CSDVRS LLC; Truck It Smart application pre-installed on Rand McNally new trucker tablet; ConnectWise buys ScreenConnect to integrate with LabTech; Former West Point superintendent named university president

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 23, 2012
Corporate Report: November 23

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2012
Gulf Coast Week: Jan. 27

Regional business news at a glance.

  • News
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2016
Anthony DiTinno, 38

Vice president, commercial lending, NorthStar Bank

  • Class of 2016
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2017
Jeramy Burkinshaw, 39

General manager, The Mall at University Town Center

  • Class of 2017
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2017
Erica Shea, 35

Chief Business Development Officer — Florida, Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP

  • Class of 2017
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 28, 2014
Managing growth

Starting a company is hard, but growing the organization once it reaches a certain size is even harder. Just ask Randy Mitchelson.

  • Strategies
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • March 27, 2015
The Buddy brand

Tampa's specialty coffee bar Buddy Brew is on a growth spurt, in accounts and geography. That also presents a looming challenge for its owners.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 18, 2018
Board Game

The Business Observer asked a dozen accomplished entrepreneurs and business leaders, in a variety of industries, to dispense some advice to other entrepreneurs. Two of the biggest themes: have faith in yourself and your beliefs, and relationships matter.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 12, 2022
Well-known realty firm promotes Sarasota executive

Shelley Whiteside received the promotion after being with the firm for six years.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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